Lima Ola

This is HOME SM

Introducing a first-of-its-kind affordable financing solution for first time home buyers designed to help hardworking kamaaina buy a home in Hawaii, so you can stay in Hawaii.

  • Low down payment
  • Lower mortgage insurance requirement
  • Discounted interest rate that’ll save you hundreds of dollars each month
  • Reduced closing costs with no added fees or pricing adjustments
  • Eligible borrowers’ annual qualifying income can be up to $194,250 for a family of four
Lima Ola
ASB Number One Lender

American Savings Bank is Hawaii's #1 Local Mortgage Lender*

*State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances Jan-Oct 2024, recorded total value of residential, non-wholesale, purchase mortgages. 

The Lima Ola Team

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Byron Yap

Vice President 
Residential Loan Team Leader

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NMLS #860092 
Mobile: (808) 280-3491 
byap@asbhawaii.com

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The “This is HOMESM” program is applicable for home purchase transactions financed through American Savings Bank (ASB) residential mortgage programs. Program is not applicable for brokered out or Veterans Affairs loans. Offer good only with a completed loan application submitted to ASB and for a loan closed and funded by ASB by 12/31/2024. Offer is subject to automatic monthly mortgage payments from a new or existing ASB personal checking account. The ASB checking account number with the intent to establish automatic monthly mortgage payments must be provided prior to final approval of the loan by ASB. The establishment of automatic payments must be signed at mortgage closing. If the borrower opts out of automatic payments or the ASB checking account is not established at loan closing, this program will not apply. See the Personal Deposit Account Terms and Conditions for other terms, conditions and fees for Kalo Checking accounts. This program cannot be combined with any other promotional discounts, long-term rate lock specials, or new project financing rates unless otherwise specified. This offer is subject to change or discontinue without notice. Subject residential property must be a one unit single-family dwelling (additional dwelling unit allowed on property) or condominium. The financed residential property must be owner-occupied. For the purpose of this promotion, an individual is a first time home buyer if he or she (1) is purchasing the security property; (2) will reside in the security property as a principal residence; and (3) had no ownership interest (sole or joint) in a residential property during the three-years preceding the date of the purchase of the security property. In addition, an individual who is a displaced homemaker or single parent also will be a first time home buyer if he or she had no ownership interest in a principal residence (other than a joint ownership interest with a spouse) during the preceding three-years (source: Fannie Mae). Applicant income limited to 140% Area Median Income ($136,500 for single person, $155,960 for 2-person household as of 6/18/2024) (source: Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/files/2024/04/Honolulu-County-Income-Rent-Sales-Guidelines-2024.pdf. Applicant(s) is/are subject to loan qualification, underwriting guidelines, and credit policy of ASB. Offer valid for Hawaii properties only. Certain terms and restrictions apply. For more information, please contact an ASB Residential Loan Officer.

 

Important Program Information

The “This is HOMESM” program is applicable for home purchase transactions financed through American Savings Bank (ASB) residential mortgage programs. Program is not applicable for brokered out or Veterans Affairs loans. Offer good only with a completed loan application submitted to ASB and for a loan closed and funded by ASB by 12/31/2024. Offer is subject to automatic monthly mortgage payments from a new or existing ASB personal checking account. The ASB checking account number with the intent to establish automatic monthly mortgage payments must be provided prior to final approval of the loan by ASB. The establishment of automatic payments must be signed at mortgage closing. If the borrower opts out of automatic payments or the ASB checking account is not established at loan closing, this program will not apply. See the Personal Deposit Account Terms and Conditions for other terms, conditions and fees for Kalo Checking accounts. This program cannot be combined with any other promotional discounts, long-term rate lock specials, or new project financing rates unless otherwise specified. This offer is subject to change or discontinue without notice. Subject residential property must be a one unit single-family dwelling (additional dwelling unit allowed on property) or condominium. The financed residential property must be owner-occupied. For the purpose of this promotion, an individual is a first time home buyer if he or she (1) is purchasing the security property; (2) will reside in the security property as a principal residence; and (3) had no ownership interest (sole or joint) in a residential property during the three-years preceding the date of the purchase of the security property. In addition, an individual who is a displaced homemaker or single parent also will be a first time home buyer if he or she had no ownership interest in a principal residence (other than a joint ownership interest with a spouse) during the preceding three-years (source: Fannie Mae). Applicant income limited to 140% Area Median Income ($136,500 for single person, $155,960 for 2-person household as of 6/18/2024) (source: Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/files/2024/04/Honolulu-County-Income-Rent-Sales-Guidelines-2024.pdf. Applicant(s) is/are subject to loan qualification, underwriting guidelines, and credit policy of ASB. Offer valid for Hawaii properties only. Certain terms and restrictions apply. For more information, please contact an ASB Residential Loan Officer.